WHAT IS CHILD NEGLECT Child Neglect is defined

WHAT IS CHILD NEGLECT? Child Neglect is defined as a type of maltreatment that refers to the failure of a caregiver to provide needed, age-appropriate care. Child Neglect is the most prevalent form of child maltreatment in the United States.

FORMS OF CHILD NEGLECT There are different forms of Child Neglect : Physical Educational Emotional/Psychological Medical

BLUE IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CHILD NEGLECT? ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS On average, how many children have died in hot cars each year in the USA since 1998? 83 children Since 1998, how many children have died in vehicles from heat stroke in the USA? 619 children More than 70% of heat stroke deaths occurred in children of what age? Children younger than 2 years

What percentage of children die of heat stroke because the caregiver forgot the child in the car? More than half of children die of heat stroke due to being forgot in a vehicle What percentage of heat stroke deaths occur because the child got into the vehicle without the caregiver knowing so and the child could not get out? Roughly 30% What percentage of deaths occur because a caregiver intentionally left the child in the care? Nearly 20%

REASONS TO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN VEHICLES Temperature Concerns Potential Car Theft Stranger Danger Legal Issues Danger of a Rolling Car Suffocation Risks Causing the child to be scared Strangulation Concerns The child can wander away The inherent risks that threaten unsupervised children

FAST FACTS HEAT RELATED Within how many minutes, does the inside temperature of a vehicle get up to 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature? 10 minutes After how many minutes can it can be up to 34 degrees hotter? 30 minutes A child is different than that of an adult due to the fact that they do not have the same internal temperature control that an adult does. Therefore they can heat up how much faster than an adult can? Three to five times faster Body temperature can rise to what temperature within 10 -15 minutes? 106 degrees Fahrenheit

TEMPERATURES NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN IN VEHICLES

CHILDREN IN VEHICLES UNATTENDED COLD WEATHER Because they are less able to regulate their body temperature than adults, children can quickly develop a dangerously low body temperature. Newborn infants are prone to hypothermia because of their large body surface area, small amount of subcutaneous fat, and decreased ability to shiver.

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TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS WITH VEHICLES When outside of your car, keep your vehicle locked at all times and never leave keys within the reach of children. Teach children not to play in or around vehicles and to alert an adult when a friend is playing in a vehicle without supervision. Before backing up a motor vehicle, walk around it to make sure there are no children behind the wheels or under the vehicle. It is also important to check your rearview and side mirrors when backing up, especially when children are playing outside. Place a stuffed toy in your child’s car seat when not in use, and move the toy to the front passenger seat when your child is in his/her car seat as a reminder that your child is in the vehicle. When driving with a child in a vehicle, use drive-through services whenever possible.

TIPS FOR AT HOME Keep cleaning fluids, medicines and other potential dangers out of the reach of children. • Post poison control numbers in more than one room of the house. • Invest in reputable safety devices for knobs, locks and electrical outlets but NOT as a substitution for supervision. • Teach older children NOT to open the door to strangers. Caregivers and parents should be notified. • Teach kids about 911 and post other important emergency numbers near phones. Put a list of emergency contacts where children can access them easily. Teach children basic first aid or enroll them in babysitter safety course. Have a close friend or relative check in on children if they are at home while you are away. . i. e. phone call stop by and check in on them. .

REMEMBER YOUR SHOE REMEMBER YOUR CHILD

PROTECTION AND CONTROL OF MINORS FORT TILEY REGULATION 190 -19 To prevent vehicle accidents, abductions, or extreme danger of heat injuries, children under the age of 10 years will not be left alone in a motor vehicle. To prevent fires, other accidents, and to protect against intruders, see curfew guidelines. To prevent accidents, inconvenience of patrons, and shoplifting…. children under the age of 10 years will not be let inside any AAFES recreational activity without close supervision of the parent or guardian. To prevent accidents, children are not permitted to play on streets or traffic ways. To prevent violation of this regulation, Child and Youth Services offers supervised care/activity options to support parental needs. 239 -4847 Any juvenile baby sitting must be at least 12 years of age to baby sit to include caring for a younger sibling.

HOME ALONE

HOW LONG CAN YOU LEAVE YOUR CHILD ALONE AT HOME? DID YOU KNOW? Ages of 16 to 18 years: can only be left alone for a maximum of 48 hours. Ages of 12 and 15 years: can be left alone a maximum of 4 hours. Ages of 10 to 11 years: can be left alone a maximum of 2 hours. Parents must know that their children are capable of being left alone Children 10 years and younger? Can they be left at home without supervision? No, a certified babysitter or an adult must supervise children 10 years and younger in quarters at all times

How old do my children need to be to go outside and play alone? Children who are not old enough to attend kindergarten must have an adult or designated child care provider with them at all times while they are outside. Children who are in kindergarten through 5 th garde must be monitored closely within sight and/or sound by a parent or responsible party in housing and public areas. Can my child walk to and from school by themselves? Children can walk to and from school may do so without an adult, but it is strongly recommended that they do so in groups of three or more.

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CURFEW When school is in session the next day, children 17 years and younger have a curfew of what time? Curfew is form 10: 30 pm to 5 am When school is not in session the next day, youth ages 16 or 17 years have a curfew of what time? Curfew is from 12: 30 am to 5 am When school is not in session the next day, youth ages 15 and younger have a curfew of what time? Curfew is form 11: 30 pm to 5 am Can I have a friend who is 18 years old be with my outside my curfew hours? No, a parent or legal guardian must be with children during the times outside of their curfew. What if I have a job or a school function to go to outside my curfew time? Please make the FRPD aware of such an event and the information must be able to be verified

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT? CALL FORT RILEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 785 -239 -6767